Experienced and qualified Artisan Boilermaker offering well developed skills in welding, gas
cutting, repairs and interpretation of blue print readings.
Pursuing a position in a busy
organization where a qualified individual with an understanding of safety, production, and
maintenance is soughtproactive and experienced Boilermaker with over 15 years of working experience in a busy mining industry and offering excellent problem-solving skills.
Looking to bring a successful background in Metal Fabrication, welding and Maintenance
expertise to increase company services and market share.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Artisan Boilermaker
MOPANI COPPER MINE PLC, KITWE COPPERBELT
KITWE, Zambia
04.2012 - Current
Identify issues and bring them to the attention of the supervisor or Foreman.
Read and interpret blueprints regarding metal Fabrications, locations, relationships, and dimensions of parts.
Carry out daily planned and observation tasks and maintenance on equipment.
Work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team.
Fabricated and installed loading chutes on conveyor belt structures.
Performed daily safety inspections and performance on equipment and machines to maintain
operational baseline.
Inspect and maintain individual components on the gyratory crusher, apron feeder, diverter, and
loading chutes.
Inspect and maintain individual components, conveyor belts, and their associated equipment.
Followed safety procedures and protocols to minimize equipment mishaps.
Utilized welding and gas cutting on metal components in compliance with blueprints and job specifications.
Artisan Boilermaker
CHAMBISHI COPPER SMELTER – KALULUSHI COPPERBELT
CHAMBISHI, Zambia
07.2010 - 04.2012
Identified issues and brought them to the attention of the supervisor.
Followed safety procedures and protocols to minimize equipment mishaps.
Examined convectors and furnaces to locate defects, including leaks on cooling pipes and defective sections.
Designed, fabricated, and installed upgrades to improve existing equipment.
Utilized welding and gas cutting to join metal components in compliance with blueprints components in compliance with the blueprint and specification.
Rehabilitate the loader and overhead crane buckets.
Performed daily safety inspection on the smelter and its associated equipment.
Artisan Boilermaker
OSCAT ENGINEERING, KITWE, COPPERBELT
KITWE, Zambia
12.2008 - 05.2010
Followed safety procedures and protocol to minimize equipment mishaps.
Studying blueprints determines locations, relationships, and dimensions of parts.
Fabricated and installed maintenance platforms for an overhead crane on the existing structure.
Fabricated and installed a lobster back bend on the existing pipeline.
Fabricated and installed finger gates on loading stations.
Education
Crafti Certificate - Metal Fabrication
Kitwe Vocational Training Center
Kitwe
11-2008
High School Diploma -
Mindolo Secondary School
Kitwe
12-2005
Skills
Personal Skills
Able to work under minimal supervision
Self motivated, honest, and reliable with strong morals and Ethics
Able to fit and adapt to different situations
Collaborative
Fast learning ability ( open to new processes, methods, and systems)
Attention to detail
Professional Skills
Ability to read and interpret blueprint readings
Have a high degree of safety awareness
Ability to diagnose and repair failed components
Manual Metal Arc Welding in various positions with the ability to pass the Welding Test
MIG and TIG Welding
Oxyacetylene cutting and welding
Arc Air cutting and gouging skills
Ability to fabricate by interpreting, understanding fabrication drawings, and applying all relevant procedures